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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,894.40, 367,966.80 and 170,661.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,894.40, 367,966.80 and 170,661.60 is: 255,385.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,894.40 : 367,966.80 = 170,661.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,894.40/367,966.80 = 170,661.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,894.40x = 367,966.80 × 170,661.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,894.40x = 62,797,802,834.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,797,802,834.88/245,894.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,385.25

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